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panneau en micromosaique, probablement par Giacomo Raffaelli, Rome, fin du XVIIIe siecle
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- panneau en micromosaique, probablement par Giacomo Raffaelli, Rome, fin du XVIIIe siecle
- gold, lapis lazuli, glass micromosaic
- Diam. plaque 6 cm ; 2 3/8 in, boîte 8,5 cm ; 3 3/8 in
rond, décoré d'un petit serpent menaçant un rollier, serti dans le couvercle d'une boîte en lapis lazuli, la tabatière apparemment non poinçonnée
circular, inlaid with a small green snake threatening a brightly-plumed bird, set into the lid of a later circular gold-mounted lapis lazuli snuffbox, the box apparently unmarked
circular, inlaid with a small green snake threatening a brightly-plumed bird, set into the lid of a later circular gold-mounted lapis lazuli snuffbox, the box apparently unmarked
Condition
Small flaws in micromosaic ground above tree trunk, serpent's head and bird's head, otherwise good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
On attribue à Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836) l'invention des micromosaïques à Rome à la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Vrai ou non, ses oeuvres, souvent à décor d'animaux, oiseaux ou papillons sur un fond en monochrome ceint de pois, sont tout à fait remarquables, et généralement signées et datées au revers. Pour une mosaïque similaire, voir Petochi / Alfieri / Branchetti, I Mosaici Minuti Romani dei secoli XVIII e XIX, Rome, 1981, p. 221.
Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836) is credited with the invention of micromosaics in Rome in the latter part of the 18th century. Whether true or not his works, often featuring animals, birds or butterflies on a monochrome ground within dotted borders, and often signed and dated on the reverse, are very distinctive. For a similar mosaic, showing the same bird attempting to frighten the snake which is attacking a nest with three eggs, see Petochi / Alfieri / Branchetti, I Mosaici Minuti Romani dei secoli XVIII e XIX, Rome, 1981, p. 221. A documented plaque by Raffaelli, now in the Hermitage, shows a bird protecting its nest from the predations of a rat.
Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836) is credited with the invention of micromosaics in Rome in the latter part of the 18th century. Whether true or not his works, often featuring animals, birds or butterflies on a monochrome ground within dotted borders, and often signed and dated on the reverse, are very distinctive. For a similar mosaic, showing the same bird attempting to frighten the snake which is attacking a nest with three eggs, see Petochi / Alfieri / Branchetti, I Mosaici Minuti Romani dei secoli XVIII e XIX, Rome, 1981, p. 221. A documented plaque by Raffaelli, now in the Hermitage, shows a bird protecting its nest from the predations of a rat.